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Discovering the Dharma III
A DHARMAKAYA CENTER STREAMING PROGRAM
Throughout the Discovering the Dharma cycle, H.E. Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche sets the foundation for Buddhist study. In this year's program, he outlines the entire Tibetan Buddhist path using teachings from Gampopa’s Jewel Ornament of Liberation. He discusses the mind of ignorance and insight, the path of practice and the teacher-student connection, all over five days of engaged learning and guided practice.

You will receive the teachings, have the opportunity to ask questions during the question and answer period, follow the guided meditations and yoga, and participate in small-group discussions with other online participants. You will also have full access to the recordings after the retreat. See the schedule below for more details.

Simultaneous translation will be available in Chinese.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Some partial scholarships are available. Please apply here.

NOTE: Please note that you must attend Discovering the Dharma I, II, and III in person to qualify for Discovering the Dharma IV.

IN PERSON OPTION: Rinpoche teaches this program in person. You can register here.

 


PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Mind of Ignorance and Insight: Empower Yourself by Knowing Yourself
Understand how the path to freedom from fear and frustration opens you to the possibility of enlightenment. Empower yourself with practical skills to deal with and to eradicate disturbing emotions.

The Path: Follow an Accelerated, Systematic Process to Achieve Enlightenment
Receive an outline of the entire Tibetan Buddhist path to awakening. Study Buddha’s life story and discover the step-by-step path to enlightenment according to Gampopa’s Thargyan, as described in his seminal text, Ornament of the Precious Liberation.

The Spiritual Teacher: Learn the Importance of Finding the Right Teacher
Understand the need for an authentic teacher on the spiritual path, the qualities of teacher and student, and how to relate to a teacher for your greatest benefit.


EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Intimate setting with personal access to Rinpoche
Interactive sessions with question and answer periods
Optional Refuge ceremony
Shamatha and guided meditations
Tsa-Tue yoga practice
Small group discussion (organized by language and region)
Tsa-Tue yoga practice
You are encouraged to engage in Tsa-Tue Yoga, Solitary Meditation, and Walking Meditation between sessions


OPEN TO ALL
There are no prerequisites for this program; it is appropriate for meditators at all levels and those simply interested in exploring the teachings. Although it is part of the Discovering the Dharma series, the first three programs may be taken in any order. Please note that you must attend the Discovering the Dharma teachings in person to qualify for Discovering the Dharma IV.


SCHEDULE
(subject to change)

All times in the schedule below are provided in the Eastern Time Zone. For the first session global starting times are:

USA West: 4:15 PM, September 4
USA East: 7:15 PM, September 4
London: 12:15 AM, September 5
Berlin, Paris: 1:15 AM, September 5
New Delhi: 4:45 AM, September 5
Kathmandu: 5:05 AM, September 5
Bangkok: 6:15 AM, September 5
Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing: 7:15 AM, September 5

 

Friday, September 4




Session 1



7:30-7:45 PM
Introduction and Welcome to the Retreat


7:45-9:00 PM
Rinpoche Introduction to Meditation



Saturday, September 5 - Tuesday, Sept 8



Sessions 2, 4, 6, 8



8:00-10:00 AM
Rinpoche Teaching and Q & A


10:00-11:00 AM
Tsa-Tue Yoga


11:00-11:30 AM
Guided Meditation


11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Small Group Discussion






Sessions 3, 5, 7, 9



7:00-9:00 PM
Rinpoche Teaching and Q & A


9:00-9:45 PM
Tsa-Tue Yoga


9:45-10:15 PM
Guided Meditation


10:15-11:15 PM
Small Group Discussion



Wednesday, September 9




Session 10



8:00-10:00 AM
Rinpoche Teaching and Q & A


10:00-10:45 AM
Refuge, Gratitude Mandala Offering